Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

155 - 157 - 159 Willow Street

Landmarks Of New York

— Federal Style Row Houses —

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Photographed By Todd Florio, circa July 15, 2010

1. 155 - 157 - 159 Willow Street Marker

Inscription. Built of brick laid in Flemish Bond, these three buildings, all listed in city directories prior to 1830, are among the best surviving examples of Federal Style row houses of the early nineteenth century. An underground tunnel, lighted by a skylight paving near the gate to No. 157, leads from No. 159 to a post-Civil War stable.

Erected 1963 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 40° 41.79′ N, 73° 59.766′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. Marker is on Willow Street, 0.1 miles south of Clark Street, on the left when traveling south. Between Clark and Pierrepont Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 Willow St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur Miller (about 500 feet away); W.H. Auden (about 500 feet away); Thomas Wolfe (about 600 feet away); Four Chimneys (about 600 feet away); Fort Stirling (about 700 feet away); History in the Park

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Regarding 155 - 157 - 159 Willow Street. Playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) lived at 155 Willow Street in the early 1950s and wrote The Crucible here.

Additional keywords. Architecture

Photographed By Bradley Appell

2. 155 - 157 - 159 Willow Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by Bradley Appell of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,504 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Bradley Appell of Brooklyn, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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